Waking Up with Sam Harrishttp://www.samharris.org
Tue, 06 Dec 2016 05:31:51 +0000Tue, 06 Dec 2016 05:31:51 +000060enAll rights reservedfeeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds)Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the human mind, society, and current events.
Sam Harris is the author of The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, Waking Up, and Islam and the Future of Tolerance (with Maajid Nawaz). The End of Faith won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction. His writing has been published in more than 20 languages. Mr. Harris and his work have been discussed in The New York Times, Time, Scientific American, Nature, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and many other journals. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Economist, Newsweek, The Times (London), The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The Annals of Neurology, and elsewhere.
Mr. Harris received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and best-sellin…Waking Up with Sam Harrisfeeds@soundcloud.comWaking Up with Sam Harrisnohttp://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000133036173-moxmo8-original.jpgWaking Up with Sam Harrishttp://www.samharris.org
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296464471#55 — Islamism vs SecularismTue, 06 Dec 2016 05:31:51 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/55-islamism-vs-secularism
02:36:37Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Shadi Hamid about the power of religious belief, the failure of the Left, Islamist democracy, free speech, profiling, white nationalism, Obama’s foreign policy and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Shadi Hamid about the power of religious belief, the failure of the Left, Islamist democracy, free speech, profiling, white nationalism, Obama’s foreign policy and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/295757909#54 — Trumping The WorldThu, 01 Dec 2016 20:14:04 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/trumping-the-world
01:21:55Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with journalist James Kirchick about the coming Trump presidency, liberalism vs illiberalism, fake news, Russia, Syria, Iran, and the future of American power.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with journalist James Kirchick about the coming Trump presidency, liberalism vs illiberalism, fake news, Russia, Syria, Iran, and the future of American power.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/294502396#53 — The Dawn of Artificial IntelligenceThu, 24 Nov 2016 00:40:40 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-dawn-of-artificial-intelligence
01:15:59Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with computer scientist Stuart Russell about the challenge of building artificial intelligence that is compatible with human well-being.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with computer scientist Stuart Russell about the challenge of building artificial intelligence that is compatible with human well-being.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293368878#52 — Finding Our Way in the CosmosWed, 16 Nov 2016 21:10:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/52-finding-our-way-in-the-cosmos
01:49:17Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with physicist David Deutsch about the foundations of knowledge, the moral landscape, possible futures for conscious beings, and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with physicist David Deutsch about the foundations of knowledge, the moral landscape, possible futures for conscious beings, and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292442007#51 — The Most Powerful ClownThu, 10 Nov 2016 21:23:03 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/51-the-most-powerful-clown
00:30:12Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris talks about the results of the 2016 presidential election and the prospects of a President Trump.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris talks about the results of the 2016 presidential election and the prospects of a President Trump.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/291173378#50 — The Borders of Tolerance: A Conversation with Ayaan Hirsi AliWed, 02 Nov 2016 18:41:04 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-borders-of-tolerance-a-conversation-with-ayaan-hirsi-ali
00:58:58Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Ayaan Hirsi Ali about Islamism, the migrant crisis in Europe, and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Ayaan Hirsi Ali about Islamism, the migrant crisis in Europe, and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290096941#49 — The Lesser EvilWed, 26 Oct 2016 19:05:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/49-the-lesser-evil
02:27:12Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Andrew Sullivan about the 2016 presidential election.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Andrew Sullivan about the 2016 presidential election.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/289361428#48 — What Is Moral Progress?Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:50:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/what-is-moral-progress
01:57:52Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with philosopher Peter Singer about the foundations of morality, expanding the circle of our moral concern, politics, free speech, conspiracy thinking, Edward Snowden, the importance of intentions, WWII, euthanasia, eating “happy cows,” and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with philosopher Peter Singer about the foundations of morality, expanding the circle of our moral concern, politics, free speech, conspiracy thinking, Edward Snowden, the importance of intentions, WWII, euthanasia, eating “happy cows,” and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286363087#47 — The Frontiers of Political CorrectnessThu, 06 Oct 2016 17:35:06 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/47-the-frontiers-of-political-correctness
01:51:55Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Gad Saad about political correctness, academic taboos, Islam, immigration, Donald Trump, and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Gad Saad about political correctness, academic taboos, Islam, immigration, Donald Trump, and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285065889#46 — The End of Faith Sessions 3Wed, 28 Sep 2016 06:27:11 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/46-the-end-of-faith-sessions-3
01:05:47Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris reads and discusses the third chapter of "The End of Faith." Topics covered: Christianity, Judaism, the Inquisition, witchcraft, anti-Semitism, and the Holocaust.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris reads and discusses the third chapter of "The End of Faith." Topics covered: Christianity, Judaism, the Inquisition, witchcraft, anti-Semitism, and the Holocaust.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282771413#45 — Ask Me Anything 5Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:42:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/45-ask-me-anything-5
01:20:39Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris answers questions from listeners about how 9/11 changed his life, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, free will, why he podcasts, Milo and the alt-Right, identity politics, Clinton vs. Trump, vegetarianism, and the Hannibal Buress episode.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris answers questions from listeners about how 9/11 changed his life, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, free will, why he podcasts, Milo and the alt-Right, identity politics, Clinton vs. Trump, vegetarianism, and the Hannibal Buress episode.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280463933#44 — Being Good and Doing Good: A Conversation with William MacAskillMon, 29 Aug 2016 18:30:11 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/being-good-and-doing-good-a-conversation-with-william-macaskill
02:10:39Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Oxford philosopher William MacAskill about effective altruism, moral illusions, existential risk, and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Oxford philosopher William MacAskill about effective altruism, moral illusions, existential risk, and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/278658005#43 — What Do Jihadists Really Want?Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:02:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/43-what-do-jihadists-really-want
00:48:49Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris reads from the latest issue of "Dabiq," the magazine of ISIS, and discusses the beliefs and goals of jihadists worldwide.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris reads from the latest issue of "Dabiq," the magazine of ISIS, and discusses the beliefs and goals of jihadists worldwide.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277446913#42 — Racism and Violence in America: A Conversation with Glenn C. LouryTue, 09 Aug 2016 02:48:07 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/racism-and-violence-in-america-a-conversation-with-glenn-loury
02:06:44Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris talks to economist Glenn C. Loury about racism, police violence, the Black Lives Matter movement, and related topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris talks to economist Glenn C. Loury about racism, police violence, the Black Lives Matter movement, and related topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276361938#41 — Faith in ReasonMon, 01 Aug 2016 18:40:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/faith-in-reason
02:24:23Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Eric Weinstein about the relationship between faith and reason and about some of the factors that make conversations on important topics so difficult.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Eric Weinstein about the relationship between faith and reason and about some of the factors that make conversations on important topics so difficult.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/273275523#40 — Complexity & Stupidity: A Conversation with David KrakauerTue, 12 Jul 2016 06:36:10 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/40-information-complexity-stupidity-a-conversation-with-david-krakauer
01:43:13Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris talks to biologist David Krakauer about information, complex systems, and the future of humanity.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris talks to biologist David Krakauer about information, complex systems, and the future of humanity.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/272067349#39 — Free Will Revisited: A Conversation with Daniel DennettMon, 04 Jul 2016 02:47:19 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/free-will-revisited-a-conversation-with-daniel-dennett
01:44:27Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with philosopher Daniel Dennett about free will.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with philosopher Daniel Dennett about free will.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/269262894#38 — The End of Faith Sessions 2Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:12:39 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/38-the-end-of-faith-sessions-2
02:39:55Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris reads and discusses the second chapter of "The End of Faith." However, the first hour of this podcast focuses on Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and the political implications of the recent terrorist attack in Orlando. Discussion of The End of Faith begins at 1:04:30.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris reads and discusses the second chapter of "The End of Faith." However, the first hour of this podcast focuses on Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and the political implications of the recent terrorist attack in Orlando. Discussion of The End of Faith begins at 1:04:30.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/266781055#37 — Thinking in Public: A Conversation with Neil deGrasse TysonTue, 31 May 2016 15:21:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/harris-tyson
01:44:44Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the public understanding of science, his career as an educator, political atheism, racism, artificial intelligence, alien life, and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the public understanding of science, his career as an educator, political atheism, racism, artificial intelligence, alien life, and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/262150966#36 — What Makes Us Safer? A Conversation with Juliette KayyemMon, 02 May 2016 17:11:47 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/what-makes-us-safer-a-conversation-with-juliette-kayyem
01:22:58Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with a leading expert on homeland security about the war on terror, profiling, Islamism, and other topics. In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with a leading expert on homeland security about the war on terror, profiling, Islamism, and other topics. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/260839273#35 — The End Of Faith Sessions 1Mon, 25 Apr 2016 18:38:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-end-of-faith-sessions-1
02:01:09Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris reads and discusses the first chapter of "The End of Faith."In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris reads and discusses the first chapter of "The End of Faith."tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/259695200#34 — The Light of the Mind: A Conversation with David ChalmersMon, 18 Apr 2016 16:35:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/david-chalmers
01:44:59Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with philosopher David Chalmers about the nature of consciousness, the challenges of understanding it scientifically, and the prospect that we will one day build it into our machines.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with philosopher David Chalmers about the nature of consciousness, the challenges of understanding it scientifically, and the prospect that we will one day build it into our machines.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/255155008#33 — Ask Me Anything 4Sat, 26 Mar 2016 07:19:19 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/ask-me-anything-4
00:58:18Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris answers questions from listeners about the recent attacks in Brussels, dealing with anxiety, the science of immortality, fame, liberalism, the Golden Age of Islam, and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris answers questions from listeners about the recent attacks in Brussels, dealing with anxiety, the science of immortality, fame, liberalism, the Golden Age of Islam, and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/251542881#32 — The Best Podcast EverSat, 12 Mar 2016 19:24:32 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-best-podcast-ever
03:31:57Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris talks to Omer Aziz about Islam, Islamism, free speech, and related topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris talks to Omer Aziz about Islam, Islamism, free speech, and related topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/250955856#31 — Evolving Minds: A Conversation with Jonathan HaidtWed, 09 Mar 2016 05:04:27 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/evolving-minds-a-conversation-with-jonathan-haidt
01:58:12Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris responds to Omer Aziz and Salon magazine, and then speaks with Jonathan Haidt about the scientific study of morality, the problem of political correctness, and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris responds to Omer Aziz and Salon magazine, and then speaks with Jonathan Haidt about the scientific study of morality, the problem of political correctness, and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/250503247#30 — Inside the Crucible: A Conversation with Michael WeissSun, 06 Mar 2016 17:06:39 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/inside-the-crucible-syria-and-the-islamic-state
01:49:37Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris briefly revisits the Apple-FBI controversy and then speaks with Michael Weiss about ISIS and the ongoing civil war in Syria.
To support the Waking Up podcast, please visit:
https://www.samharris.org/donateIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris briefly revisits the Apple-FBI controversy and then speaks with Michael Weiss about ISIS and the ongoing civil war in Syria.
To support the Waking Up podcast, please visit:
https://www.samharris.org/donatetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/248728481#29 — Throw Open the Gates: A Conversation with Maryam NamazieWed, 24 Feb 2016 20:53:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/throw-open-the-gates
02:07:19Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris responds to criticism of his views on the Apple-FBI controversy and then speaks with Maryam Namazie about friendly fire among secularists, profiling, the immigration crisis in Europe, and other topics.
In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris responds to criticism of his views on the Apple-FBI controversy and then speaks with Maryam Namazie about friendly fire among secularists, profiling, the immigration crisis in Europe, and other topics.
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/248021034#28 — Meat Without Misery: A Conversation with Uma ValetiSat, 20 Feb 2016 15:33:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/meat-without-murder
01:07:18Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris offers a few more thoughts on Clinton vs Sanders, as well as on the ethics of strong encryption. He then speaks with Uma Valeti, cardiologist and CEO of Memphis Meats, about the future of food production.
You can support the Waking Up podcast at http://patreon.com/samharrisIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris offers a few more thoughts on Clinton vs Sanders, as well as on the ethics of strong encryption. He then speaks with Uma Valeti, cardiologist and CEO of Memphis Meats, about the future of food production.
You can support the Waking Up podcast at http://patreon.com/samharristag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/246780827#27 — Ask Me Anything 3Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:35:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/ask-me-anything-3
01:10:24Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris answers questions from listeners about free will, meditation, Noam Chomsky, the illusion of the self, Clinton vs. Sanders, the de-platforming of Richard Dawkins, wealth inequality, and other topics.
In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris answers questions from listeners about free will, meditation, Noam Chomsky, the illusion of the self, Clinton vs. Sanders, the de-platforming of Richard Dawkins, wealth inequality, and other topics.
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/242782849#26 — The Logic of Violence: A Conversation with Jocko WillinkTue, 19 Jan 2016 20:30:54 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-logic-of-violence-a-conversation-with-jocko-willink
01:45:42Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with retired Navy SEAL and author, Jocko Willink. They discuss U.S. foreign policy, war, human evil, and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with retired Navy SEAL and author, Jocko Willink. They discuss U.S. foreign policy, war, human evil, and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/241947903#25 — Behind the Gun: A Conversation with Scott ReitzThu, 14 Jan 2016 17:17:07 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/behind-the-gun-a-conversation-with-scott-reitz
01:44:13Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with former SWAT operator and lead weapons and tactics instructor for the LAPD Metro Division, Scott Reitz. They discuss guns, gun control, police violence, and related topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with former SWAT operator and lead weapons and tactics instructor for the LAPD Metro Division, Scott Reitz. They discuss guns, gun control, police violence, and related topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/240298000#24 — Ask Me Anything 2Mon, 04 Jan 2016 03:51:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/ama2-01
01:33:11Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris answers questions from listeners about Islamism, free will, honesty, vegetarianism, why he doesn’t publish more in academic journals, and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris answers questions from listeners about Islamism, free will, honesty, vegetarianism, why he doesn’t publish more in academic journals, and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/238576383#23 — Islam and the Future of Tolerance (Audiobook Excerpts)Mon, 21 Dec 2015 22:31:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/islam-and-the-future-of-tolerance-audiobook-excerpts
01:12:15Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris introduces the audio edition of his book with Maajid Nawaz, "Islam and the Future of Tolerance: A Dialogue."In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris introduces the audio edition of his book with Maajid Nawaz, "Islam and the Future of Tolerance: A Dialogue."tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237831202#22 — Surviving the Cosmos: A Conversation with David DeutschWed, 16 Dec 2015 15:41:07 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/surviving-the-cosmos
01:53:39Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris talks to physicist David Deutsch about the reach and power of human knowledge, the future of artificial intelligence, and the survival of civilization.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris talks to physicist David Deutsch about the reach and power of human knowledge, the future of artificial intelligence, and the survival of civilization.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/234254404#21 — On the Maintenance of Civilization: A Conversation with Douglas MurraySun, 22 Nov 2015 22:00:35 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/on-the-maintenance-of-civilization
02:12:12Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with author Douglas Murray about Islamism, liberalism, civil society, and the migrant crisis in Europe.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with author Douglas Murray about Islamism, liberalism, civil society, and the migrant crisis in Europe.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/233230393#20 — Still Sleepwalking Toward ArmageddonSun, 15 Nov 2015 23:54:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/still-sleepwalking-01
00:23:43Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris reflects on the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris reflects on the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/227525689#19 — The Riddle Of The Gun (Revisited)Thu, 08 Oct 2015 18:40:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-riddle-of-the-gun-revisited
01:36:07Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up Podcast, Sam Harris discusses his views about guns and gun control in light of a recent mass shooting.In this episode of the Waking Up Podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up Podcast, Sam Harris discusses his views about guns and gun control in light of a recent mass shooting.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/225256034#18 — The Multiverse & You (& You & You & You...): A Conversation with Max TegmarkWed, 23 Sep 2015 19:41:31 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-multiverse-you-you-you-you
01:26:42Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with MIT cosmologist Max Tegmark about the foundations of science, our current understanding of the universe, and the risks of future breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with MIT cosmologist Max Tegmark about the foundations of science, our current understanding of the universe, and the risks of future breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/224208569#17 — What I Really Think About ProfilingWed, 16 Sep 2015 23:47:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/what-i-really-think-about-profiling
00:13:13Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris responds to misrepresentations of his views (again).In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris responds to misrepresentations of his views (again).tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/220927578#16 — The Dark Side: A Conversation with Paul BloomWed, 26 Aug 2015 04:02:24 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-dark-side
01:38:30Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris and Paul Bloom talk about Donald Trump, torture, trophy hunting, and other terrors.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris and Paul Bloom talk about Donald Trump, torture, trophy hunting, and other terrors.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/218805353#15 — Questions Along the Path: A Conversation with Joseph GoldsteinTue, 11 Aug 2015 20:28:01 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/joseph_sam_2
01:39:46Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris and Joseph Goldstein discuss the practice of meditation and answer questions that came from listeners in response to their first conversation, "The Path and the Goal."
In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris and Joseph Goldstein discuss the practice of meditation and answer questions that came from listeners in response to their first conversation, "The Path and the Goal."
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/216946096#14 — The Virtues of Cold Blood: A Conversation with Paul BloomWed, 29 Jul 2015 22:28:13 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-virtues-of-cold-blood-a-conversation-with-paul-bloom
01:30:42Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with psychologist Paul Bloom about the limitations of empathy as a guide to moral reasoning.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with psychologist Paul Bloom about the limitations of empathy as a guide to moral reasoning.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/215645725#13 — The Moral Gaze: A Conversation with Joshua OppenheimerTue, 21 Jul 2015 06:09:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/the-moral-gaze-a-conversation-with-joshua-oppenheimer
01:11:07Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with the filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer about his remarkable documentaries, "The Act of Killing" and "The Look of Silence."In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with the filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer about his remarkable documentaries, "The Act of Killing" and "The Look of Silence."tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/213152011#12 — Leaving the Church: A Conversation with Megan Phelps-RoperFri, 03 Jul 2015 21:18:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/leaving-the-church-a-conversation-with-megan-phelps-roper
01:14:32Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode, Sam Harris speaks with Megan Phelps-Roper, granddaughter of Fred Phelps of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church. In this episode, Sam Harris speaks with Megan Phe…In this episode, Sam Harris speaks with Megan Phelps-Roper, granddaughter of Fred Phelps of the infamous Westboro Baptist Church. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/212195254#11 — Shouldering the Burden of History With Dan CarlinSat, 27 Jun 2015 08:11:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/shouldering-the-burden-of-history-with-dan-carlin
02:07:53Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode, Sam Harris and Dan Carlin (host of the Hardcore History and Common Sense podcasts) discuss American interventionism, the war on terror, and related topics. In this episode, Sam Harris and Dan Carlin (host …In this episode, Sam Harris and Dan Carlin (host of the Hardcore History and Common Sense podcasts) discuss American interventionism, the war on terror, and related topics. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/206269759#10 — Faith vs. Fact: A Conversation with Jerry CoyneTue, 19 May 2015 21:35:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/faith-vs-fact-an-interview-with-jerry-coyne
01:06:37Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode, Sam Harris interviews biologist Jerry Coyne about his new book, "Faith vs. Fact: Why Science and Religion are Incompatible."In this episode, Sam Harris interviews biologist …In this episode, Sam Harris interviews biologist Jerry Coyne about his new book, "Faith vs. Fact: Why Science and Religion are Incompatible."tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/205547726#9 — Final Thoughts On ChomskyFri, 15 May 2015 03:34:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/final-thoughts-on-chomsky
00:10:47Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoSam Harris reflects on his failure to have a productive conversation with Noam Chomsky.Sam Harris reflects on his failure to have a prod…Sam Harris reflects on his failure to have a productive conversation with Noam Chomsky.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/202412833#8 — Ask Me Anything 1Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:35:48 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/ask-me-anything-2
01:09:47Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up Podcast, Sam Harris talks about atheism, artificial intelligence, rape, public speaking, meditation, consciousness, free will, intellectual honesty, and other topics.In this episode of the Waking Up Podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up Podcast, Sam Harris talks about atheism, artificial intelligence, rape, public speaking, meditation, consciousness, free will, intellectual honesty, and other topics.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/197559541#7 — Through the Eyes of a CultWed, 25 Mar 2015 03:47:24 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/through-the-eyes-of-a-cult
00:30:48Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris discusses the Heaven's Gate suicide cult and argues that we all have something important to learn from them about the power of belief.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris discusses the Heaven's Gate suicide cult and argues that we all have something important to learn from them about the power of belief.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/191683121#6 — The Chapel Hill Murders and 'Militant' AtheismWed, 18 Feb 2015 00:53:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/chapel-hill-murders
00:24:46Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoSam Harris responds to the charge that "militant" atheism is responsible for the murder of three Muslim students in North Carolina.Sam Harris responds to the charge that "militant"…Sam Harris responds to the charge that "militant" atheism is responsible for the murder of three Muslim students in North Carolina.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/187263854#5 — After Charlie Hebdo and Other ThoughtsThu, 22 Jan 2015 04:42:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/ask-me-anything-1
00:39:35Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoSam Harris answers reader questions in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.Sam Harris answers reader questions in the wake o…Sam Harris answers reader questions in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/174257754#4 — The Path and the Goal: A Conversation with Joseph GoldsteinTue, 28 Oct 2014 17:23:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/joseph-goldstein
02:04:47Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Joseph Goldstein about the practice of meditation.In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Har…In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Joseph Goldstein about the practice of meditation.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/164147947#3 — WAKING UP — Chapter OneThu, 21 Aug 2014 17:06:50 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/waking-up-chapter-one
01:26:37Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoThis is the complete first chapter of Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris.
To purchase the audiobook: http://amzn.to/1v1NEIK
To purchase the print edition: http://amzn.to/1mqiAKLThis is the complete first chapter of Waking Up: …This is the complete first chapter of Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris.
To purchase the audiobook: http://amzn.to/1v1NEIK
To purchase the print edition: http://amzn.to/1mqiAKLtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/160522369#2 — Why Don't I Criticize Israel?Sun, 27 Jul 2014 16:31:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/why-dont-i-criticize-israel
00:16:43Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoIn the wake of the recent war in Gaza, many readers have asked "Why don't you criticize Israel?" Here is my response. You can read an annotated transcript of this podcast at:
http://www.samharris.org/blog/item/why-dont-i-criticize-israelIn the wake of the recent war in Gaza, many reade…In the wake of the recent war in Gaza, many readers have asked "Why don't you criticize Israel?" Here is my response. You can read an annotated transcript of this podcast at:
http://www.samharris.org/blog/item/why-dont-i-criticize-israeltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/152908198#1 — Drugs And The Meaning Of LifeThu, 05 Jun 2014 06:18:42 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/drugs-and-the-meaning-of-life
00:20:46Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoThe full text of this essay can be read here:
http://www.samharris.org/blog/item/drugs-and-the-meaning-of-lifeThe full text of this essay can be read here:
htt…The full text of this essay can be read here:
http://www.samharris.org/blog/item/drugs-and-the-meaning-of-lifetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/119722601How to talk to a ChristianTue, 12 Nov 2013 04:38:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/how-to-talk-to-a-christian
00:07:49Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoThis is an edited excerpt from remarks that Sam Harris made in a debate with a Christian apologist at Notre Dame University in 2011.
The full debate can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqaHXKLRKzgThis is an edited excerpt from remarks that Sam H…This is an edited excerpt from remarks that Sam Harris made in a debate with a Christian apologist at Notre Dame University in 2011.
The full debate can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqaHXKLRKzgtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/112643459Looking for the Self (26 Minutes)Thu, 26 Sep 2013 19:46:22 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/mindfulness-meditation-26
00:26:13Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoThis is a 26-minute mindfulness meditation, led by Sam Harris. For more information visit www.samharris.org.This is a 26-minute mindfulness meditation, led b…This is a 26-minute mindfulness meditation, led by Sam Harris. For more information visit www.samharris.org.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/112643452Mindfulness Meditation (9 Minutes)Thu, 26 Sep 2013 19:46:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/samharrisorg/mindfulness-meditation-9
00:08:53Waking Up with Sam HarrisnoThis is a 9-minute mindfulness meditation, led by Sam Harris. For more information visit www.samharris.org.This is a 9-minute mindfulness meditation, led by…This is a 9-minute mindfulness meditation, led by Sam Harris. For more information visit www.samharris.org.